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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.01, 219.43 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.01, 219.43 and 92.63 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.01 : 219.43 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.01/219.43 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.01x = 219.43 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.01x = 20,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,324.47/159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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